Why the delay? Leasehold lobby presses government for action (EAT)
A leasehold group has written to Housing Minister Chris Pincher pressing for an update on the government’s approach to reform for the sector.
Price caps revealed for buyers using new Help To Buy scheme (EAT)
The government has revealed new regional price caps for its revamped Help To Buy Equity Loan scheme, set to operate between 2021 and 2023.
New conveyancing requirements to encourage digital ID checks (LSG)
H M Land Registry has unveiled a new set of requirements to encourage digital identity checks in the conveyancing process.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of James Burrows of MFB Solicitors
Emails have been sent misusing the name of James Burrows of MFB Solicitors.
Conveyancers outperform agents for recent customer service say ESTAS (EAT)
The customer service performance of conveyancers has improved in recent months according to the ESTAS review platform.
Criticism as new law stalls evictions in England (MS)
The government has brought in emergency rules putting a hold on evictions in England until January 11, apart from where tenants had already built up substantial arrears before the pandemic.
Mortgage payment holidays extended until July next year (PW)
Mortgage lenders have extended mortgage payment holidays until 31st July 2021 for those whose finances have been affected by the pandemic.
HM Land Registry government procurement card: expenditure over £500 for 2020
Expenditure over £500 by HM Land Registry using a government procurement card (GPC).
Online agents and bucketshop conveyancers ‘causing transaction delays’ (EAT)
One of the country’s top buying agents is advising purchasers and vendors to avoid online agencies and ‘bucketshop’ conveyancers.
Government set to revise new homes plans (PIE)
Boris Johnson’s “Build Build Build” announcement earlier this year was designed to help drag the UK economy out of what could prove to be a steep recession, with a programme […]
First-time buyers can now apply for the new Help to Buy scheme (PIE)
The new Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-2023) scheme is now open for business.
Finally! Government releases details of rules when evictions can proceed (TN)
Landlords facing huge losses and non-paying tenants can now evict under a limited number of circumstances including nine months’ rent arrears.